February Trivia Questions
By James Haddon · Updated June 2025
Researched and written with the help of AI tools and reviewed by James Haddon for accuracy.
February is the second and shortest month of the year, containing just 28 days in standard years (29 in leap years) — and it packs in Valentine's Day, Black History Month, Groundhog Day, and some of history's most memorable milestones.
This trivia quiz tests your knowledge of everything February — from historic events and fun facts to cultural celebrations that make the month of love unforgettable.
How many can you get right? Tap "Start Quiz" to find out!
Key Takeaways
- •February is the only month with 28 days in common years and 29 in leap years — a calendar correction that keeps human timekeeping aligned with Earth's orbit around the Sun.
- •Leap years occur approximately every four years (with century-year exceptions), meaning roughly 1 in 1,461 people are born on February 29.
- •Valentine's Day (February 14) has medieval origins — Chaucer and Shakespeare both wrote of it as a day for lovers, and greeting card exchanges became common in the 18th century.
- •February is Black History Month in the United States and Canada, established nationally in the U.S. in 1976 to recognize the contributions of African Americans throughout history.
- •Groundhog Day (February 2) is a North American tradition dating to the 19th century, rooted in the superstition that a groundhog emerging from its burrow can predict the season.
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